Tribunal Seeks Justice for 1,400 Deaths in Bangladesh 2024 Protests

Bangladesh continues to face significant human rights challenges following the 2024 political upheaval. Migrant workers suffer widespread abuse, with reports revealing exploitation by unauthorized agents, lack of proper work permits, unpaid wages, and severe physical and mental mistreatment, particularly among female domestic workers. The 2024 student-led protests led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and marked a period of political instability, with rising crime and extremism undermining hopes for reform under interim leadership. The death of protester Abu Sayed, shot by police during the unrest, symbolizes the human cost and ongoing demand for justice amid the turmoil. Meanwhile, in Indian-administered Kashmir, decades of sexual violence by Indian forces against women have gone unpunished, with thousands of victims and no accountability, underscoring a broader struggle for justice and human rights in the region.